pliersandstring

I‘m currently converting my Etsy shop to a sale item listing! Please stay tuned for my outlet store, going live soon, right in this very spot :-)

In the meantime, please visit pliersandstring.com for my Spring/Summer 2022 catalog – including plenty of new styles in designer handfashioned semifine jewelry (featuring gemstones, 14K gold fill and Argentium 93.5% pure silver).

—Marina

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Marina Ivanova

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5.0 (15)

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suzanne on May 9, 2018

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful earrings! Love the sparkle!

Tesoro Earrings | Handmade Dangle Earrings | Boho Modern Minimal Metal Jewelry

Tesoro Earrings | Handmade Dangle Earrings | Boho Modern Minimal Metal Jewelry
suzanne on Apr 23, 2018

5 out of 5 stars

Great necklace! So beautiful and unique!

Vault Necklace | Handmade Distressed Minimal Curved Bar | Brass and 14k Gold Fill Layer Necklace |Hand Forged Modern Rustic Metal Jewelry

Vault Necklace | Handmade Distressed Minimal Curved Bar | Brass and 14k Gold Fill Layer Necklace |Hand Forged Modern Rustic Metal Jewelry
Casie on Mar 31, 2018

5 out of 5 stars

These earrings are both fresh and classic! I ordered a pair for my friend and me, and we both love them.

Twist Hoop Threaders | Delicate Hoop Earrings | Hand Forged Textured Circle Earrings | Threader Earrings

Twist Hoop Threaders | Delicate Hoop Earrings | Hand Forged Textured Circle Earrings | Threader Earrings
Kerri on Feb 18, 2018

5 out of 5 stars

I love this necklace! It’s beautiful and definitely turns a plain outfit into something special. Thank you!

Stix Choker Lariat | Handmade Distressed Dainty Silver 14K Gold Fill Layer Necklace | Hand Forged Modern Rustic Metal Jewelry

Stix Choker Lariat | Handmade Distressed Dainty Silver 14K Gold Fill Layer Necklace | Hand Forged Modern Rustic Metal Jewelry
Erin on Nov 23, 2017

5 out of 5 stars

I absolutely love these earrings! Thanks for the quick shipping & the little something extra!

Twist Hoop Threaders | Delicate Hoop Earrings | Hand Forged Textured Circle Earrings | Threader Earrings

Twist Hoop Threaders | Delicate Hoop Earrings | Hand Forged Textured Circle Earrings | Threader Earrings
Vanessa on Sep 19, 2016

5 out of 5 stars

Exactly what I wanted! My custom chain mitten is beautifully hand crafted & fits perfectly. I receive so many compliments every time I wear it!

Custom -for- Vanessa

Custom -for- Vanessa
Vanessa on Sep 19, 2016

5 out of 5 stars

I am in love with my custom necklace to accompany my Stix threader earrings I also got from this shop. Great quality and delightful customer service.

Custom -for- Vanessa

Custom -for- Vanessa
Quyen on Jun 4, 2016

5 out of 5 stars

It's exactly what I wanted. This piece is definitely one of a kind. Perfectly & carefully handcrafted. No need for adjustment to length, I feel as if it was customized especially for me. I love how it lays beautifully along my neckline. I get lots of compliments. I am very very satisfied with this purchase! Thank you!!

Confection Necklace dainty bead layer necklace

Confection Necklace dainty bead layer necklace
Myra on Dec 14, 2015

5 out of 5 stars

❤️❤️❤️❤️ these

Champagne Threader Earrings

Champagne Threader Earrings
Quyen on Mar 11, 2015

5 out of 5 stars

I love the necklace. Quick shipping delivery. Had all my questions answered. Perfect fit, adjustable, great color...detailed & carefully handmade. Well done! I will definitely be checking in from time to time & looking forward to seeing more stuff in the future. Thanks again!!

Hand-spun Silk cord & Raw Brass Multi Fringe Necklace

Hand-spun Silk cord & Raw Brass Multi Fringe Necklace

About pliersandstring

Pliers & String by Marina

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On Etsy since 2014

Pliers & String by Marina

Wrapping vibrant cotton for a pop of color.
Teeny tiny pyrite nugget earrings & hand forged sterling bangle.
Forging the Stix earrings & solitaire.
Making LOTS of tassels!
Dainty, feminine, timeless! The Nova Bracelet in 14k gold-fill.

From lonely bits to something beautiful.

My grandmother's sewing table drawers were filled with hundreds of tiny buttons which I obsessed over as a child. They wound up on the floor daily, strewn about while I sifted through them, picking out my favorites and sorting them into piles and arrangements, until inevitably discovered by an adult at which point my foray would temporarily end.
The adult version of this obsession has manifested in—you guessed it—beads. Metal beads, gemstone beads, wood beads, all sorts of beads in all sorts of shapes. Tiny objects which mean nothing on their own, but when combined can bring forth something truly stunning.
As with the buttons, these beads can take over every available surface area of my life. I am constantly arranging, rearranging and deconstructing, until I am satisfied that my little bits have collectively fulfilled their purpose.
I hope you enjoyed browsing, and thanks for visiting!
—Marina

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